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  • Devin Hudson avatar

    House Cleaning

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 23,067 views

    7th sermon in a John series

    Cleaning House John 2.12-25 What gets you worked up? What gets you excited? Some people get excited over ballgames. Some get worked up over political issues. Others are energized by work. I know some who get excited over things such as cars or trucks. Such individuals work diligently to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Called Good: A Place Of Atonement Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,603 views

    This ten day period leads up to the Day of Atonement, or what the Jewish people today call Yom Kippur.

    (I am thankful to Rob Bell of Mars Hill Community Church for many of the ideas presented in this message) Please turn with me to Leviticus. It is the third book in the Bible. I know many of you were probably reading Leviticus just this morning. Let’s go to chapter 16. When you think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Catfish, Ham Sandwiches, And Sinners"

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    What do these 3 things have in common? Maybe Jesus changes more than just menus!

    (To appreciate much of this sermon, it would help to understand who I am and where I preach~~I am a born and bred New Yorker preaching in a deep South/Bible Belt congregation, hence there is a bit of a culture and perspective shift) --Illus: His name is Leroy ’Lee Lee’ Chauvin. He’s a man in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Parables Reveal About You

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,634 views

    In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you that it’s not quite as simp

    September 12, 2004 WHAT PARABLES REVEAL ABOUT YOU Matthew 13:1-23 In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleaning House

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    This one is about Jesus’ dealing with the money changers. What did they do to arouse the passion of Jesus in this way; and ... are we doing it too?

    Dakota Community Church March 15, 2009 Cleaning House John 2:13-22 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Can We Have Some Harmony In This House? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    Work diligently for unity.

    CAN WE HAVE SOME HARMONY IN THIS HOUSE? Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: DILIGENTLY WORK FOR UNITY. I. HUMILITY II. MEEKNESS III. PATIENCE IV. LOVE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Lift Christ up. • Have excellent relationships. • Live unity. Version: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting Right

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,604 views

    starting right

    The Pearl of Psalms Psalm 23:1 Starting Right If I had to ask you what the most well know passage from the Old Testament was would you be able to tell me? This morning I want to start a mini series through one of the best known passages in all the Bible - many people who never go to church know ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Right Platform Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,884 views

    God’s Word is a powerful and transforming thing... and gives us the right platform for life.

    THE RIGHT PLATFORM: Breathing in God’s Word Nehemiah 8:1-4 1 all the people assembled as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They told Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded for Israel. 2 So on the first day of the seventh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marital Lies Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011
     | 5,245 views

    This is the third message in the truth series dealing with Marital lies that often ruin marriages

    Truth Series #3 MARITAL LIES Eph. 4:31-32 CHCC – July 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Marital wisdom from 8 – 10 year old kids: HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? • On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Black Regiment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 125 ratings
     | 29,484 views

    When America won its freedom it did so - in part - because it had a secret weapon that even the King of England feared.

    OPEN: 1776. That was the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. But did signing that declaration actually make America a free and independent nation? No. There was still a long, and costly conflict that needed to fought with THE superpower of the day. • America only had rag tag ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Talking Blood

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,193 views

    The blood of Abel & Jesus still speak, but the testimony of Jesus' blood is better than that of Abel's blood. We'll look at the 3 ways this is true and at what the 5 wounds of Christ have to say to us.

    THE TALKING BLOOD Heb. 12:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY THE DELAY 1. Sadie is 65 years old and has always remained childless, yet she desperately wanted a baby of her own. So with the help of modern science and a fertility specialist, Sadie got her miracle baby. 2. When she got home, all her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Saving Halloween (Updated For 2014)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,715 views

    Halloween-a time or Satanic oppression or a strategic opportunity? This sermon debunks the myth that Halloween is intrinsically evil and encourages Christian to shine a light into the darkness by offering a historical, holy, and hands-on perspective.

    Halloween: 2014 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/25/2014 PLAY VIDEO: Halloween Beliefs Collide (sermoncentral) This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and colorful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Honor Comes To Those Who Honor

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,787 views

    We are to honor authority, relationships, and God. In return we will receive honor.

    Romans 13:7 “Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.” Honor. I am not sure we understand the meaning of the word. A pastor visiting Korea for the first time asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sanctification

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 29, 2016
     | 11,569 views

    deals with holines, sainthood, being set apart for God

    “Sanctification” Romans 6:1-18 David P. Nolte (I thank Dr. Calvin Whitman for the 4 major points) Many of our veterans died to make America free– those of us who follow Christ need to live to make America great; to make America a nation whose God is the Lord; to sanctify ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stranger In A Strange Land

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 27, 2010
     | 8,666 views

    For Prayer Breakfast given by a Francophone African church. We must respond to immigrants because God commands it, our history demands it, it serves our own best interests, and the Gospel includes it.

    Valentine Michael Smith was born on Earth, raised on Mars, and returned to Earth. He never felt fully at home in either place. But his interaction with Earth, when he returned as a young adult, transformed Earth culture and impacted many lives. His most important contribution to Earth was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist